
Troubleshooting Guide 6-5
6.2 Workstation and Server on the Same FDDI Ring Cannot Link
Both the workstation and server are connected to a ring concentrator.
Can any other workstation on the ring communicate with the server?
YN
Check the DNI card configuration of the server. Novell only supports FDDI_802.2 and FDDI_SNAP and does not
support Ethernet 802.3.
Are the Ethernet clients using Ethernet 802.3?
YN
Call Cabletron Technical Support.
Edit the workstation driver configuration files to change the frame type for the proper Ethernet to FDDI conversion.
Can all of the workstations on the ring communicate with the server?
YN
Call Cabletron Technical Support.
Congratulations, the problem is solved.
Did the workstation link?
YN
Is the workstation dual attached to the ring?
YN
Try moving the lobe cable of the workstation to a different port on the ring concentrator.
Did the workstation link?
YN
Replace the cable.
Did the workstation link?
YN
Call Cabletron Technical Support.
Can the workstation communicate with the server?
YN
Call Cabletron Technical Support.
Congratulations, the problem is solved.
Reboot the station.
Can the workstation communicate with the server?
YN
Call Cabletron Technical Support.
Congratulations, the problem is solved.
NOTE: It is recommended that you run a DNI diagnostic test on the station DNI card to ensure that
the card is trouble free.
Call Cabletron Technical Support.
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